Winklevoss Twins Donate $1M in Bitcoin to Unseat Elizabeth Warren
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the twin founders of the crypto exchange Gemini, have made a significant move in the Massachusetts Senate race. They contributed 16 Bitcoin worth a total of $1M to support John Deaton in his bid to unseat US Senator Elizabeth Warren. This generous contribution shows the twins’ loyalty to pro-crypto candidates.
According to reports, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss said they have donated a total of $1 million in bitcoin to the campaign of John Deaton, who is running for U.S. senator from Massachusetts. The Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss donate $1M towards Deaton's campaign, seeking a shift in the political landscape.
The donation, equivalent to 8 BTC each, highlights the Winklevoss twins' commitment to supporting candidates who are favorable to the cryptocurrency industry. A former U.S. Marine, John Deaton, is challenging Warren with a pro-crypto platform, aligning with the Winklevoss' vision.
The $500,000 donation from each Winklevoss twin signals belief in the Republican challenger's ability to advocate for the digital asset space. Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founders of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, have donated $1 million in Bitcoin BTC/USD to support John Deaton’s political aspirations and his goal to unseat Warren.
This isn't the first instance of the Winklevoss twins backing Deaton. Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the entrepreneurial duo of Facebook fame and founders of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange announced Thursday a $500,000 donation. This further demonstrates their dedicated financial backing.
To unseat Warren, the pair donated $1 million in Bitcoin to the campaign of pro-crypto Republican challenger John Deaton. The $500,000 donation from each Winklevoss twin underscores the significance of cryptocurrency's role in shaping political discourse. This substantial investment reflects their strong support for Deaton's campaign.